qrcoA little theory. A new perspective.
THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

Calm LullabyA study in color.

Start with the whole. Fall for the details.

4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #F4ECDC · Darkest #4F494C
COLOR 01 / 04

Slate

#4F494CL* 31.7
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 79, 73, 76 · HSL 330°, 3.9%, 29.8%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.

01 Shades & tints

QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.

02 Color variants

The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #4F494C.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#4F494C8.79:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
31.7, 3.1, -0.9
Relative luminance
0.0695
HSL saturation
3.9%
HSL lightness
29.8%

Aa On white · 8.79:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.39:1 · Below AA

Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.

Strongest partner in this palette: #F4ECDC at 7.48:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Orange

#89685FL* 47
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 137, 104, 95 · HSL 12.9°, 18.1%, 45.5%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.

01 Shades & tints

QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.

02 Color variants

The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #89685F.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#89685F4.99:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
47, 11.8, 10.2
Relative luminance
0.1605
HSL saturation
18.1%
HSL lightness
45.5%

Aa On white · 4.99:1 · AA

Aa On black · 4.21:1 · Below AA

Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.

Strongest partner in this palette: #F4ECDC at 4.25:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Light Gentle Amber

#BD866AL* 60.7
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 189, 134, 106 · HSL 20.2°, 38.6%, 57.8%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.

01 Shades & tints

QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.

02 Color variants

The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #BD866A.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#BD866A6.78:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
60.7, 17.6, 23.5
Relative luminance
0.2891
HSL saturation
38.6%
HSL lightness
57.8%

Aa On white · 3.10:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.78:1 · AA

Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.

Strongest partner in this palette: #4F494C at 2.84:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Pearl

#F4ECDCL* 93.6
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 244, 236, 220 · HSL 40°, 52.2%, 91%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.

01 Shades & tints

QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.

02 Color variants

The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #F4ECDC.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#F4ECDC17.88:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
93.6, 0, 8.7
Relative luminance
0.8439
HSL saturation
52.2%
HSL lightness
91%

Aa On white · 1.17:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 17.88:1 · AAA

Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.

Strongest partner in this palette: #4F494C at 7.48:1.

MAKE IT YOURS

Give these colors
somewhere to live.

Try the complete palette in QRCO’s brand, type and interface previews. Keep the colors you love and explore the rest.

Use this palette ↗
KEEP EXPLORING

Another point of view.